By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-vance-speaks-at-national-peace-officers-memorial-%e2%81%a0service Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Vance speaks at National Peace Officers' Memorial Service Politics Updated on May 15, 2026 6:09 PM EDT — Published on May 15, 2026 10:51 AM EDT Vice President JD Vance praised the sacrifices of police officers who were killed in the line of duty, along with their families and loved ones. Watch Vance's remarks in the player above. "We love you, we're thankful for you," Vance said, speaking at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. "We're sorry for what you sacrificed but we will never forget what your officer laid down." Vance underscored the law-and-order policies of the Trump administration and said society's attitude toward law enforcement has now changed. "We shifted attitudes across our society when it comes to dealing with and most importantly, honoring our law enforcement community," he said. "We stopped handcuffing the police and started handcuffing more violent criminals." The vice president spoke while Trump was returning to Washington from Beijing. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Vice President JD Vance praised the sacrifices of police officers who were killed in the line of duty, along with their families and loved ones. Watch Vance's remarks in the player above. "We love you, we're thankful for you," Vance said, speaking at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. "We're sorry for what you sacrificed but we will never forget what your officer laid down." Vance underscored the law-and-order policies of the Trump administration and said society's attitude toward law enforcement has now changed. "We shifted attitudes across our society when it comes to dealing with and most importantly, honoring our law enforcement community," he said. "We stopped handcuffing the police and started handcuffing more violent criminals." The vice president spoke while Trump was returning to Washington from Beijing. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now